How might someone feel if they are being bullied?
Sad, mad, lonely, embarrassed (similar emotions will be accepted!)
Definition of a bully
A person who purposely tries to hurt others by: making them feel uncomfortable, hurting them in some way, name-calling, spreading mean rumors, etc.
You see a girl being teased during lunch
Tell a teacher, provide support and empathy, help the girl get away from the bully, tell the bully to stop (similar responses will be accepted)
If you are bullied, it is best to handle it alone
False
What are some different types of bullying
Cyberbullying, verbal, social, physical
Definition of a bystander
A person who watches bullying happen or hears about it and does nothing to stop the bullying
A group of friends are talking negatively about another classmate. You think this classmate is nice and consider him to be a friend.
Ask them to stop, continue to be friends with the boy (similar responses will be accepted)
Bullies have trouble making friends
False
How can a bystander become a defender, and help someone being bullied?
Help them get away from the bully, find an adult to help, tell the bully to stop
Definition of a target
The person who is the victim of teasing, harassment, and bullying
Your best friend has been teasing another student and it's gotten meaner and meaner. The other kids in the class think it's funny, but you can tell the student is becoming upset.
Tell a teacher, talk to your best friend about their behavior, stand up for the student
It takes courage to report bullying to an adult
True
What's the difference between teasing and bullying?
Teasing is when both people are joking and neither gets their feelings hurt. Bullying is when it goes on more than once, it's impactful and hurts someone, and it's intentional (on purpose)
Define henchman
A person who does not start the bullying, but support the bully and his/her actions
You are being bullied. What is a positive way to handle the bully?
Tell an adult (teacher, parent, counselor, etc.), stand up for yourself in a positive way, get help
Frequent bullying can have a long-term impact on the target
True